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The EVO is crisp and responsive, but that peppy stiffness doesn&rsquo;t eclipse comfort, thanks to a slightly longer top tube and wheelbase. Like most bikes designed for women, the EVO has a narrower handlebar and a shorter stem than the comparable men&rsquo;s model. But Cannondale did more than that. For starters, the women&rsquo;s version comes in five unique sizes not found on the men&rsquo;s frame, and every aspect of the geometry differs between the two. Most important, standover height is lower. Cannondale also made sure the ride quality and handling on the EVO would be uniform across the size range. <br />
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<em>Read our full <a href="http://www.bicycling.com/gearfinderproductdetail?gfid=72578">Cannondale SuperSix EVO Women&rsquo;s Ultegra Di2 review</a>. <br />
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<strong>Price:</strong> $5,500<br />
<strong>Info:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cannondale.com/">cannondale.com</a>

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Trek&rsquo;s Domane line shares the &ldquo;race performance&rdquo; moniker with the company&rsquo;s Madone series. Both are built using Trek&rsquo;s OCLV carbon and designed to satisfy a need for speed&mdash;but each achieves that speed differently. The Madone has a slightly shorter head tube and a geometry tuned for more reactive handling&mdash;traits preferred by racers who don&rsquo;t mind sacrificing comfort for a win. The Domane, on the other hand, is designed to be more stable&mdash;especially on <a href="http://www.bicycling.com/ride-maps/featured-rides/ride-cobbles-rough-roa... roads</a>&mdash;making it better suited to riders who want to maintain speed and comfort over long miles. The Domane&rsquo;s slightly upright position (it has a 16cm head tube, compared with the Madone&rsquo;s 15cm) makes it comfortable on long rides. So does a feature called the IsoSpeed decoupler&mdash;a joint at the junction of seat tube and top tube that separates them&mdash;the seat tube absorbs bumps, the top tube helps transfer power. <br />
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<em>Read our full <a href="http://www.bicycling.com/gearfinderproductdetail?gfid=72584">Trek Domane 5.2 WSD review</a>. <br />
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<strong>Price:</strong> $3,680 <br />
<strong>Info:</strong> <a href="http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/" target="_blank">trekbikes.com</a>

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This zippy carbon model is built with quality parts and comes at a competitive price. The frame is stiff in the places you want it to be&mdash;in the head tube for precise cornering and in the bottom bracket to help transmit power&mdash;but has slim seatstays to smooth out bumps. That makes it great for racing or fast-paced <a href="http://www.bicycling.com/news/featured-stories/why-so-serious">recreational rides</a>. No matter where the roads lead you, the Supreme&rsquo;s Shimano Ultegra components deliver smooth, dependable shifting and braking. <br />
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<strong>Price:</strong> $2,760 <br />
<strong>Info:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fujibikes.com/">fujibikes.com</a>

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Amira is an Arabic and Hebrew word that means &ldquo;princess.&rdquo; But don&rsquo;t get the wrong impression: Despite its regal looks, this bike means business. Built with the same carbon materials and frame technologies as the <a href="http://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/bikes-and-gear-features/2012-editors... SL4</a> ridden by Tour de France pros, it&rsquo;s light, stiff, and accelerates with a snap. The only difference is that the Amira&rsquo;s geometry is designed to fit female riders, and it comes with a women&rsquo;s race saddle. <br />
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<strong>Price: </strong>$4,750 <br />
<strong>Info:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.specialized.com/us/en/location/">specialized.com</a>

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This new model marks an ambitious entry into the women&rsquo;s market for the revered Italian brand. Similar to the CLX men&rsquo;s model, it&rsquo;s built for a smooth-yet-responsive ride on everything from quick jaunts to gran fondos. Its women-specific top tube and taller head tube put riders in a slightly more upright position. This model features a budget-conscious blend of Shimano 105 and Tiagra components, but has the posh looks one expects from Colnago. <br />
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<strong>Price:</strong> $3,000 <br />
<strong>Info:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.colnago.com/">colnago.com</a>

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The endurance model has a handful of frame features to keep you comfortable on <a href="http://www.bicycling.com/beginners/bike-skills/last-going-long">long rides</a>: The shorter top tube minimizes your reach, which relieves stress on your back; the taller head tube and more vertical seat tube puts you in a more upright position; and the low bottom bracket stabilizes handling. The result is a speedy frame that allows you to ride farther, faster. <br />
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<strong>Price:</strong> $4,300 <br />
<strong>Info:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.raleighusa.com/">raleighusa.com</a>